HMD Luma vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The HMD Luma (2026) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 32/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Luma doesn't.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Luma by 60 points (92/100 vs 32/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Luma

Performance 18
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 52
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes HMD Luma better?

  • Lighter: 198g vs 203g

  • Overall rating 32/100

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 380
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1300
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Luma vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 60 points higher (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Luma (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

Xiaomi 18 Pro: The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Luma Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor Unisoc T615 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu — 4888150
Geekbench Single 380 4301
Geekbench Multi 1300 12490
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1604 1120x2436
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 165.7×76.5×8.7 mm 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 198 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

HMD Luma

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

HMD Luma

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

HMD Luma

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Luma

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (100/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Luma (82/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (100/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (87/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Luma or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Luma by 60 points (92/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Luma and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The HMD Luma has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Luma or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Luma or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the HMD Luma over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.